3 h. ago Increasing minimum income needed for all UK work visas to £38,700 would hit firms, warn London bosses

The Tories are proposing a blanket £38,700 minimum income requirement for all UK work visas

Economics

65 h. ago John Lewis staff bonus at risk as Budget tax hikes hit High Street

The department store and Waitrose owner faces 'tens of millions' in extra overheads this year due to increases to National Insurance, business rates and the minimum wage.

Events

3 d. ago John Lewis and Currys staff to get pay rise ahead of April minimum wage increase

About 65,000 John Lewis shop workers will get a raise of at least 7.4% while Currys’ 15,000 retail staff will get a 6% increase.

Politics

4 d. ago Judge accused of branding chicken shop customers 'intoxicated morons in a hurry' in 15

The 15-year-long legal row centres around trademark infringement claims by bosses of the popular south London fried chicken chain Morley's against their 'copycat' competitor Metro's.

Economics

4 d. ago Thousands of retail workers to get 5 per cent pay rise next month

Marks & Spencer said it will spend about £95 million on pay increases in April as the minimum wage rises across the UK

Economics

5 d. ago London's newest property development hotspot revealed as hopes grow about £2bn station

HS2 boss says Old Oak Common in west London is a target area for developers

Economics

9 d. ago Oliver Glasner has outlined his big Crystal Palace wish ahead of Millwall showdown

Crystal Palace boss will face his first South London derby in the FA Cup sixth round tie at Selhurst Park on Saturday and OLiver Glasner is looking to take Palace to Wembley

Politics

1 week ago Former Gaucho boss Martin Williams appointed CEO of D&D London ahead of rebrand

D&D London is to be renamed the Evolv Collection in April

Economics

1 week ago Trump praises Doge in first cabinet meeting and claims ‘billions’ in savings without evidence – live

Elon Musk attends first cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term amid chaos and confusion caused by his efforts to cull the federal government workforceThere has been reaction to Trump’s proposal for a “gold card” for wealthy foreigners (post 11.14am) which would give them the right to live and work in the US as well as a route to citizenship in exchange for a $5million fee.Immigration and wealth advisers have said the proposed initiative is unlikely to trigger a major inflow of wealthy global investors seeking US citizenship because of concerns over higher taxes, Reuters reports.I do not believe that the current POTUS offer will have a big impact, as getting a green card in the US if you meet certain criteria, is not difficult.Paying $5 million for a golden visa and getting taxed on your global income defeats the purpose. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago BGT hit with more than 700 Ofcom complaints as 'disgusting' acts upset ITV viewers

Britain's Got Talent has been hit with 730 Ofcom complaints after a number of controversial acts took to the stage during the first live show on the ITV programme

Events

1 week ago Britain's Got Talent hit with over 700 Ofcom complaints as fans rage over disturbing scenes

Britain's Got Talent has been flooded with hundreds of Ofcom complaints over a controversial act that made viewers switch off the ITV show

Events

1 week ago ITV Britain's Got Talent slapped with over 700 Ofcom complaints after just one episode

Britain's Got Talent has been hit with over 700 Ofcom complaints after the ITV talent show faced a backlash this weekend from viewers following a string of shocking performances

Politics

2 w. ago FIA condemn ‘tribalist’ booing of Verstappen and Horner at launch

Red Bull duo jeered at season launch in London this weekFIA: ‘It was disappointing to hear the crowd’s reaction’Formula One’s rulers have condemned the “tribalist” booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at the sport’s season launch in London.Both world champion Verstappen and his Red Bull team boss Horner were subjected to jeers by some of the 15,000 fans inside the O2 Arena earlier this week. The FIA was also targeted with boos, and on Saturday the sporting federation moved to stand up for the pair. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FIA condemns ‘tribalist’ booing of Verstappen and Horner at launch

Red Bull duo jeered at season launch in London this weekFIA: ‘It was disappointing to hear the crowd’s reaction’Formula One’s rulers have condemned the “tribalist” booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at the sport’s season launch in London.Both world champion Verstappen and his Red Bull team boss Horner were subjected to jeers by some of the 15,000 fans inside the O2 Arena earlier this week. The FIA was also targeted with boos, and on Saturday the sporting federation moved to stand up for the pair. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Petersham Nurseries London sites close as bosses blame budget

Petersham Nurseries London sites close as bosses blame budget  The Times

Economics